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MT08 WKG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

77,801 mi
Last recorded77,801 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 WKG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 77,801 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 77,728 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 70,189 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Fail 11 Oct 2017 70,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 62,193 miles

Front windscreen has scratches not affecting the drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2016 62,142 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front windscreen has scratches not affecting the drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2015 55,693 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer mounting corroded but secure

Fail 5 Oct 2015 55,693 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer mounting corroded but secure

Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,046 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 49,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,216 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 44,216 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,406 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 35,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,230 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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MT08 WKG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 41,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT08 WKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MT08 WKG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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